International Arbitration (Foreign Expertise) | Global

T. Alexander Brabant has extensive expertise in arbitration cases involving African countries. He represents clients hailing from the technology, telecom and construction sectors.

Alexandra Munoz is well regarded for her growing arbitration practice, acting in both commercial and investor-state cases. She often handles cases involving African jurisdictions.

Dany Khayat assists states, construction companies, banks and private individuals with arbitration cases. He offers expertise in cases involving Middle Eastern and African jurisdictions.

Roland Ziadé is well regarded for his experience acting as counsel and arbitrator and has particular expertise in African and Middle Eastern countries.

Thomas Kendra moves up the rankings this year and assists clients hailing from the energy and TMT sectors with a range of arbitration mandates. He joined Kennedys in November 2024.

Christophe Von Krause has a wealth of experience advising on commercial arbitration cases that frequently involve African jurisdictions. He further assists clients with post-M&A, contractual and construction disputes.

Yas Banifatemi offers admirable expertise in both commercial and investment arbitration cases. She often assists clients with mandates involving African and Middle Eastern jurisdictions. She also increasingly acts as arbitrator in ICC and ICSID proceedings.

Noah Rubins KC assists clients with energy supply agreement disputes, shareholder conflicts and contract termination. He handles cases under a variety of arbitral rules, including those of ICSID, UNCITRAL and the SCC.

Eduardo Silva Romero joined Wordstone Dispute Resolution in January 2024 and is held in high regard for his ICSID expertise, especially acting for Latin American and Eastern European states. He handles disputes relating to concession and construction projects. He is dual-qualified in France and Colombia.

Mohamed Shelbaya joins the table this year. He is experienced in handling arbitrations under UNCITRAL rules. He is particularly active in cases involving Egypt.

Yas Banifatemi offers admirable expertise in both commercial and investment arbitration cases. She often assists clients with mandates involving African and Middle Eastern jurisdictions. She also increasingly acts as arbitrator in ICC and ICSID proceedings.

Georgios Petrochilos KC is held in high regard for his expertise in both commercial and investment arbitrations. He acts for an impressive roster of multinationals, sovereign states and state-owned companies. Petrochilos frequently advises on mandates with Greek elements.

Alejandro López Ortiz advises clients on investment and commercial arbitrations with seats in Europe and Latin America.

Eduardo Silva Romero joined Wordstone Dispute Resolution in January 2024 and is held in high regard for his ICSID expertise, especially acting for Latin American and Eastern European states. He handles disputes relating to concession and construction projects. He is dual-qualified in France and Colombia.

José Manuel Garcia Represa joined Wordstone Dispute Resolution in January 2024 and mostly focuses on investment arbitrations, often acting in cases with Latin American elements. He is active across the oil and gas, energy and telecommunications sectors.

Roland Ziadé is well regarded for his experience acting as counsel and arbitrator and has particular expertise in African and Middle Eastern countries.

Dany Khayat assists states, construction companies, banks and private individuals with arbitration cases. He offers expertise in cases involving Middle Eastern and African jurisdictions.

Hamid Gharavi remains a go-to for clients in major investment cases. His respected practice sees him regularly acting in cases with Middle Eastern aspects, both as counsel and as arbitrator.

Jean Pierre Harb handles both commercial and investment arbitrations and is noted for his expertise in cases involving Middle Eastern jurisdictions.

Roland Ziadé is well regarded for his experience acting as counsel and arbitrator and has particular expertise in African and Middle Eastern countries.

Yas Banifatemi offers admirable expertise in both commercial and investment arbitration cases. She often assists clients with mandates involving African and Middle Eastern jurisdictions. She also increasingly acts as arbitrator in ICC and ICSID proceedings.

Alejandro López Ortiz advises clients on investment and commercial arbitrations with seats in Europe and Latin America.